At Munson’s Scenic River Retreat: May 17-18, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts Camp Out, both days and overnight (Callahan).

With Sympathy

Heartfelt sympathy is offered to family and friends of Munson resident Marie Warner, who passed away April 13 at the age of 94. She was born in Heidenheim, Germany, and came to the United States with her parents when she was 11 years old.

Warner served on the Munson Township Zoning Commission and was a Sunday school teacher at Fowlers Mill Christian Church. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Eagle Scouts Honored

Eagle Scouts Matthew J. Baron, Eric M. Siktberg, Ryan L. McDivitt and Benjamin M. Roessler, members of Munson’s Boy Scout Troop 91, were honored with resolutions issued by the Munson Trustees at the April 22 meeting citing their achievements to earn the Eagle Scout rank. The resolutions will remain permanently in the township’s records.

Best wishes go to each of these fine young men for continued success.

At the Senior Center

Volunteers are needed to help the Geauga County Department on Aging during the 2014 Geauga Spring Cleanup Days for seniors. Volunteers are needed to rake yards, weed, wash windows and perform other tasks that the seniors are no longer able to do.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Sherri Davis or Bob Debevits at the Chardon Senior Center at 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Annual Fishing Derby

Munson Township’s annual fishing derby for Munson residents will be held May 3, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scenic River Retreat on Mayfield Road, just east of Fowlers Mill Road.

Bring your fishing poles; bait will be provided. Catch and release only. Prizes will be awarded for the longest and most fish caught.

For more information, call the office at 440-286-9255.

WomenSafe Open House

An open invitation is extended to visit WomenSafe’s Green House, 12041 Ravenna Road, Munson, on May 20 from 4-6 p.m. The occasion celebrates WomenSafe’s upcoming 35th anniversary in providing emergency shelter and resources to victims of domestic violence.

Tours will be conducted and refreshments served. Reservations are requested by contacting Nikki Matala at 440-286-7154, ext. 223.

Charity Golf Outing

Reservations are being accepted for the Hands, Hearts and Homes Outreach charity golf outing June 13 at 9 a.m. at Fowler’s Mill Golf Course, 13095 Rockhaven Road in Munson. Cost is $90 per golfer and includes 18 holes, cart, breakfast, lunch, banquet and prizes.

Proceeds benefit individuals and families coming out of shelters who need help with homes, clothing, food, etc.

For information and reservations, call Joan Hageman at 330-963-0130.

Save the Date

Munson Township will hold an open house May 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be tours of the renovated township hall and each of its departments and a peek at the fire department’s new truck and ambulance.

A free health screening for Munson residents 18 years and older will be offered by the Cleveland Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon.

For information, call the office at 440-286-9255.

Historic Tidbit

One of our national treasures, Irving Berlin, was born in Belarus May 11, 1888. He came to the United States with his family when he was 5 years old. A self-educated musician and great patriot, he wrote what has virtually become our second national anthem, ” God Bless America.” He also wrote a great Christmas classic, “White Christmas.”